SS Browning 1900

Jack Lawman · 09-08-2007, 04:28 PM

Little known WWII history:

Towards the end of the war, the German Navy was plagued by disloyal and mutinous U-boat crewmen. The situation became so dire, that Hitler ordered SS officers onboard the subs. Upon encountering a traitor, the SS man would order the sub to surface whereupon the traitor would be summarily executed on the deck and left for the sharks.

A problem arose when several U-boats were detected by Allied aircrews catching the sun's reflection off the standard issue, shiny, hard nickeled SS officer pistols. An experimental "dull nickle" finish for the Browning 1900 was developed, ensuring the naval attached SS officer his status, while reducing the risk of detection during topside executions.

Here is a rare example of one of these priceless gems:

"Full of it!", you say?

OK, so I'm just practicing for the next gunshow. I figured I'd run my story past the experts first to see if it had wings.

Jack

P.S. Here's a link to pics of the police holster it came in:
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=17874

Vlim · 09-08-2007, 04:47 PM

The British 'Fish Slapping' technique worked better, as it did not rely on the use of firearms.

Great story

the gunman · 09-08-2007, 05:55 PM

"God I just love it"

Don M · 09-08-2007, 06:31 PM

Jack, you had me there for a while!

Jack Lawman · 09-08-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by G. van Vlimmeren
The British 'Fish Slapping' technique worked better, as it did not rely on the use of firearms.

G. Van,
At the risk of sounding ignorant, I was not up on the "fish slap".

I have since become enlightened. For those not familiar with British Military discipline, I offer the following link:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...41459944162494

Thanks for the tip,
Jack

davidkachel · 09-08-2007, 07:02 PM

Now THAT'S some quality BS!
Think what it could do for tomatoes!

MFC · 09-09-2007, 11:23 PM

Hmmm... Orgunic tomatoes.

09-08-2007, 04:28 PM	#1
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	SS Browning 1900 Little known WWII history: Towards the end of the war, the German Navy was plagued by disloyal and mutinous U-boat crewmen. The situation became so dire, that Hitler ordered SS officers onboard the subs. Upon encountering a traitor, the SS man would order the sub to surface whereupon the traitor would be summarily executed on the deck and left for the sharks. A problem arose when several U-boats were detected by Allied aircrews catching the sun's reflection off the standard issue, shiny, hard nickeled SS officer pistols. An experimental "dull nickle" finish for the Browning 1900 was developed, ensuring the naval attached SS officer his status, while reducing the risk of detection during topside executions. Here is a rare example of one of these priceless gems: "Full of it!", you say? OK, so I'm just practicing for the next gunshow. I figured I'd run my story past the experts first to see if it had wings. Jack P.S. Here's a link to pics of the police holster it came in: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=17874 __________________ Why do you guys hate black circles so much?

09-08-2007, 06:31 PM	#4
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Jack, you had me there for a while! __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

09-08-2007, 07:02 PM	#6
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Now THAT'S some quality BS! Think what it could do for tomatoes! __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

09-09-2007, 11:23 PM	#7
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hmmm... Orgunic tomatoes. __________________ Mike C.

09-08-2007, 04:47 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	The British 'Fish Slapping' technique worked better, as it did not rely on the use of firearms. Great story

09-08-2007, 05:55 PM	#3
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	"God I just love it"